Medical Condition

Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is a severe, life-threatening infection that causes inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This condition requires urgent medical treatment with antibiotics to prevent serious complications, including brain damage, hearing loss, or death.

Common Symptoms

  • Sudden high fever
  • Severe headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion or altered mental status

Clinical Sources

Diagnostic Lab Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Bacterial Meningitis:

CSF Glucose

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Glucose is analyzed to diagnose central nervous system (CNS) pat...

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CSF Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is an enzyme released during cell...

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Neutrophils (CSF)

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell (WBC). In the context of a CSF Differential Cou...

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